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Hurry and kill them!

Mac, wait outside.

It's a battle with the North. Be careful.

Cease fire!

All clear on the first floor.

Put the rifles down.

Sorry, sir?

Put the rifles down!

Who are those people?

They're our support for the operation.

I asked for support because we don't have much time.

I thought this was an exclusive operation.

You didn't mention support troops.

This is the team leader's decision.

Do you have a problem?

How are you going to report this?

Whilst on an operation in the DMZ,

the rules of engagement give permission to kill

in case of accidental exposure.

Good?

After we take care of this situation quickly,

we will continue our operation to find the target with the support troops.

Search

Final Episode

Install explosives in the basement with Sergeant First Class Park.

The rest will install them in the basement passages.

Any questions?

Demolishing the building wasn't a part of the plan.

On what basis are we installing the explosives?

It's for the worst case scenario.

Did you find the object?

Darn it.

Excuse me.

Is anyone out there? Can somebody help me?

Darn it.

They were looking for the same substance in the North.

The same substance?

In 1997,

there was a researcher couple that ran away with a key object

when they were just about to achieve something great for the party.

It'll be okay.

He said they disappeared here with that object.

In 1997, while the North was testing nuclear weapons,

North Korean commanders who escaped the North with the key substance

disappeared in this location.

What?

Everyone gathered here to find that substance,

Radioactive material

and we engaged in combat earlier because of that.

This has something to do

with the DMZ Sector 21 Incident in 1997.

Are you sure it's here?

What are you doing?

Wait.

It should be here, why isn't it?

I will radio in the current situation.

I'm certain that the target took it.

The mine removal team is in danger.

Please radio the headquarters company urgently.

Are you okay?

No, please radio the headquarters company urgently.

The headquarters company just started their operation.

What? Then you can't radio it?

Yes. It's an urgent operation,

so all the radios have been restricted until midnight.

Does that make sense?

This was the order. All surrounding areas have been restricted too.

Please listen to me.

Congressman Lee Hyuk has disguised the special mission group...

They're soldiers disguised as the special mission group.

I'm sorry, but because this is an urgent operation, we must restrict civilians.

My goodness.

We'll escort you out.

No. I'll go out on my own.

I'll leave now.

There is no service in this area.

Did they restrict phone calls out here too?

My goodness.

I figured it out. He has it. We have to capture

the host target alive.

So what are you saying?

What's the real purpose you installed explosives?

You want everyone to die here, don't you?

I will radio this in first.

My goodness.

The host has the thing.

What?

That doesn't make any sense.

So?

Captain Song asks for a change of plan.

He suggests that we capture the host alive instead of killing it.

Tell him to keep that brat until I come.

And I want the rest...

to be buried.

Yes, sir.

Start the operation and kill the target. I repeat.

Start the operation and kill the target. I repeat.

Start the operation and kill the target. I repeat. Over.

What are you doing, you punk?

This is not what we agreed upon.

Mine removal team? Answer me, mine removal team.

Sergeant Yong. First Lieutenant Son Ye-rim. Do you copy?

It's me. Da-jung.

Mine removal team, do you copy?

When you find someone in a black outfit, consider enemy of it.

When you find someone in a black outfit, consider enemy of it. Do you copy?

This is all for your sake, Captain Song.

If you're swayed by personal feelings, you cannot be an exception.

Mine removal team, do you copy?

When you find someone in a black outfit, consider enemy of it.

Do you copy, mine removal team?

Start the operation.

Sergeant Yong. It's me, Da-jung. Can you hear me?

When you find someone

in a black outfit with a tattoo, consider enemy of it.

Do you copy? Sergeant Yong. First Lieutenant Son.

Sergeant First Class Park!

Get in!

Are you okay?

Who are those punks?

They are definitely not our forces, and they're not our enemies either.

Then?

They seem to be mercenaries disguised as a special mission group.

Does that mean

Captain Song is one of them?

I'm not sure.

Lead the way.

Let's move him in there first.

Sergeant First Class Park.

Please hang in there.

We are taking you with us, no matter what.

So don't worry.

I'll go take a look around the underground area.

I want you to check if Captain Song is one of them.

Okay. I will take care of it.

Ye-rim.

Be careful.

Don't get hurt.

Okay.

If you're stalling, you're wasting your time.

There are multiple exits here, so it's hard to predict where they went.

Split into two groups to search for them. It'll be faster.

When you find someone in a black outfit with a tattoo, consider enemy of it.

When you find someone in a black outfit with a tattoo, consider enemy of it.

Mine removal team. Mine removal team?

First Lieutenant Son Ye-rim

Didn't we set a bomb here?

What are you doing?

Are you suspecting me?

Fire!

Drop your weapon and stand by the wall.

We're going separate ways from here.

You need to make it out alive.

I'm going to find my own way out after getting the object.

What do you think you're doing?

You're going to die.

You and I

have different paths to walk.

Ye-rim.

Gosh.

Put your rifle down!

If you disobey, I will shoot.

I'm counting to three.

One,

two!

Gosh.

Goodness!

Nice to see you again, Yong Dong-jin.

No,

it's Jo Dong-jin, isn't it?

You!

You prick.

You arrogant brat.

You don't understand what's going on, do you?

Why did you do it?

You jerk, why did you do it?

Do what?

What do you mean?

Why did you shoot my father?

Owl.

You're just like your father.

You don't listen the first time.

Shut up!

Gosh.

What are you waiting for?

Fire.

Stop!

Stop.

Why are you here?

Let those two go.

You're out of your mind.

Let them go!

One step closer and he dies.

Put your rifles down

if you want to get out of here alive.

- What do you think you're doing? - Stop now!

What was that?

Joon-sung?

You look amazing, my son.

You're going to get some stars too, right?

That's my boy.

First Lieutenant Lee...

I should've

told you

as soon as I saw the video.

I'm

sincerely sorry.

From the bottom of my heart,

I'm sorry.

Why?

Why?

Joon-sung.

Why you?

Why?

Why?

Why?

Who are you?

Are you okay?

You...

Hyuk, you should've just stayed at the headquarters.

Why did you have to come all the way here and sign up for struggles?

I know that much already, Jo Min-gook.

Jo Min-gook?

What did you just do? Answer me!

Owl.

How can

this be?

You punk.

If you're going to kill me, make it fast!

Are you okay?

Yes, I'm fine. It just skimmed me.

Wait a minute.

Father.

Choco, come here.

Choco, come on here.

Son!

What's wrong?

I don't think Choco likes me.

That's not true.

Choco is scared because you're scared.

Just like humans,

animals are drawn to people who like them.

I want to be good to Choco.

Then show your heart slowly using gestures.

Hold this

and slowly approach Choco.

Do you want to play with Choco?

Hold this and run over there.

Go.

Good.

Dong-jin, I have to go on a night operation.

I'll play with you all day some other time.

You know that I'm always watching you even when I'm not with you, right?

What did I tell you?

There.

Come here.

Why did we

end up meeting

right here, right now?

Do you remember

this photo?

It's Hee-ra.

I won't accept it.

You should come with me.

Come home with me, please?

Let's go home together.

If you come home,

your wife...

Hee-ra, the woman you love, is waiting for you.

Dong-jin.

Okay.

Sergeant First Class Park.

I need to get out of here.

Are you okay?

Here!

Mac.

It's okay.

It's okay. You're okay.

First Lieutenant Son Ye-rim

First Lieutenant Son. It's Kim Da-jung. Are you okay? Are you safe?

Yes, we're safe.

Thank goodness. I'm so glad.

Gate

Are you okay?

Goodness. What should I do?

You got hurt badly.

Do you know how worried I was?

Thank you for radioing us.

Are you okay?

Thank you, ma'am.

Sergeant First Class Park. Are you okay?

Over here.

Please stay awake.

A small earthquake was observed in the DMZ yesterday.

I'm sure many people were worried,

but luckily there were no further aftershock that was observed.

The weather is nice and sunny and perfect to go out.

However, be aware that there is a significant daily temperature range.

It has been ten days since Congressman Lee Hyuk disappeared without a trace.

The police has stated that they will turn the case into a missing person case

and invest it thoroughly.

Meanwhile, the bereaved families of the 1997 Sector 21 Incident

have demanded that the government do a complete reinvestigation.

The government and military personnel has decided to do a complete reinvestigation

of the 1997 Sector 21 Incident along with Congressman Lee Hyuk's disappearance.

They have revealed that they will begin the investigation after they find out

the source and content of the video which is definitive evidence.

We tried to capture the host target alive,

but we were unable to due to the explosion.

Deceased Corporal Oh and the North Korean soldier, who was the target,

both had bite marks from the mutated wild dog.

We performed an autopsy and conducted a thorough investigation,

but because we failed the mission,

we could not find the cause.

Thank you for your final statement.

You may leave.

Salute.

Hold on.

These are confidential documents

regarding the North's movements during the 1997 DMZ Incident.

We thought it might help you

figure out the unknown reason. That's why we're disclosing it.

Warning: Confidential document, For authorized personnel only

Top secret, Republic of Korea Army Command

Military

Report on the Movement of the North in 1997

The researcher couple tried to defect to the South.

They had a one-year-old daughter.

Ri Kyung-hee died during the fight and the daughter was handed over to Dr. Baek.

After 20 years,

Lee Hyuk turned out to be the criminal of 1997 DMZ incident.

Captain Jo Min-gook, who died in the line of duty during the operation,

is receiving a belated posthumous promotion.

Lee Hyuk, who was once even mentioned as a presidential candidate,

is still missing...

All right.

I should go to work to reveal the truth.

We're not open yet.

Hee-ra.

Salute!

Sergeant Yong Dong-jin is

ordered to be discharged from the service as of June 28th, 2020

and I report accordingly.

Salute!

I kept the promise.

Hee-ra.

Come on. What are you crying?

Well done, my son.

Uncle.

Dong-jin.

You little punk!

Gosh.

Come here.

- Hello. - Hello.

- May I see your ID? - (Veteran Affairs)

Here.

Resident Registration Card: Yong Dong-jin

Name Change Application Form

Mr. Jo Dong-jin?

Yes.

You're applying

for your father, Mr. Jo Min-gook. Is that correct?

Yes, that's correct.

All right. That's the end of the procedure. We will contact you.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

Yong Hee-ra Hangover Soup

Just like what I heard, your food looks really delicious.

- Thanks for the food. - Enjoy.

Thanks for the food.

Oh, right. What about the wedding invitation?

Right. I will text it to you.

First Lieutenant Son, you're coming too, right?

Of course. We are going to see each other every day anyway.

It would have been nice

if Captain Song and First Lieutenant Lee had joined us here.

You're right.

Captain Song was very nice to me.

Come on. Don't kill the joy.

Anyhow, Sergeant Yong, congratulations on your discharge.

Thanks.

Hey, Staff Sergeant Ju. Eat up if you want to survive the army.

Yes, Dong-jin.

He calls me Dong-jin now.

He calls me Dong-jin.

Hey, just call him by his name. It's not a big deal.

I'll call you by your name then.

I was just kidding. Please help yourself, Staff Sergeant Ju.

Okay, Sergeant Yong.

Oh, right.

I forgot to introduce the reservist to you.

Hang on a second.

Mac, here.

Oh, my.

What happened?

She was discharged from the army with me, as an award.

Gosh.

Mac worked hard too.

Well, she's making a fresh start with me now.

Right. She should be here by now. What's taking her so long?

- Hi. - Ma'am!

- Hi, guys. - Have you eaten yet?

Oh, my.

How have you been?

We've been all good.

Come here, Soo-young.

Soo-young, you have become so pretty.

First Lieutenant Son helped us a lot with the cure.

Thank you.

No problem.

Soo-young. Surprise.

Surprise.

What? Am I getting another one?

No, sorry.

Here.

Is that for me?

Oh, my. Thank you. But I don't have anything for you.

It's okay. Just make sure to visit our village often.

Okay, I will.

All right. Here's more food.

- Please eat while you talk. - Thank you, ma'am.

Thank you.

Eat up.

Your food is great, just like I heard.

Did Dong-jin say that?

I bragged about you a bit.

Well done. Please enjoy.

- Thank you for the food. - Help yourself.

Eat up, Soo-young.

Make sure to chew it well.

Is that for me? Thank you.

I said this is the tasty one, Ye-rim. Eat this one.

It's really tasty.

Come on. Try just one bite.

- Stop it. - What?

Do you want to try this?

- I said this is the tastiest one. - It's really tasty.

Thank you so much for the food.

Yong Hee-ra Hangover Soup

You don't have to worry about Soo-young anymore.

The deserted building has been torn down, so it won't affect her anymore.

So there was a radioactive leak from the deserted building,

and it affected the people in our village. Is that right?

Yes.

The KCST Command has checked the area,

and no radiation has been detected.

That's great.

But how did it happen?

In 1997, a North Korean Commissioned officer

was exposed to the substance,

and escaped to the deserted building.

The officer has mutated in there,

and so did Captain Jo.

A wild dog that happened to walk into the building

got infected by Captain Jo.

And the wild dog infected the North Korean soldier and Corporal Oh.

That's why you have been put into the mine removal team.

Is everything okay for sure now?

Yes, Chungong-ri is safe now.

That's great.

- Mom. - Soo-young.

- Were you looking for me? - Yes.

You could eat without me.

- No. - Why not?

You wouldn't come back, so I came to find you.

Okay. Let's go.

You look so pretty today.

Party Member of Workers' Party of Korea

Ri Kyung-hee

Hands in the air!

Please don't shoot.

I am a researcher of the North Korean nuclear development unit,

Major Ri Kyung-hee.

Please take care of the baby.

Joseon

Where are my wife and daughter? They were on the boat!

Why were you there?

The baby must be still alive.

Woo Sang-min

Workers' Party of Korea, Ri Kyung-hee

Woo Eun-byeol, Date of Birth: December 17th, 1996

If you're curious about

your birth parents, I can tell you about them.

It's fine. I don't have any memories of them anyway.

Could you please take the child without anyone knowing?

The child's name is Ye-rim.

Name: Woo Eun-byeol, Nationality: North Korea

My child,

I hope you live a happy life

in South Korea.

Name: Woo Eun-byeol, Nationality: North Korea

One year later

What?

You brought Mac?

You've worked with her before.

How could you call up a retired one?

How old is it?

She's seven now.

She's quite old, so I'm guessing that this will be her last mission.

Wildlife Rescue Center

What will you do when you get discharged?

I'm going to start working for a wildlife rescue center.

What a great plan. Your mother must be so proud.

Jo Dong-jin

Mac.

Search!

Thank you to Mr. Yeon Woo-jin for making a special appearance.

(Search - Behind The Scenes) (Song: "Tomboy" by HYUKOH)

Action!

♫ I was always awkward with the love my mom always showed ♫

♫ Maybe that's why, things are always so hard ♫

One, two, three!

♫ Even inside the greed that I was afraid to lose ♫

♫ There is a small beauty ♫

♫ The young us ♫

♫ We can't see our tree rings ♫

♫ Our eyes are getting blind from the bright lights ♫

Okay then. Let's do it properly please.

♫ Sad adults always only walk backwards ♫

Action!

♫ You, who just passed your Terrible Twenty, look bored ♫

♫ Because we don't want to be set on fire and burn quickly ♫

♫ We're cheering for love ♫

Leo, you should say hello.

♫ The young us ♫

♫ We can't see our tree rings ♫

Loyalty.

♫ Our eyes are getting blind from the bright lights ♫

- This is it. Great job. - Thank you for your hard work.

(Thank you for watching 'Search'.) - One, two, three.